The Church is an independent charity but is part of the Countess of Huntingdon Connexion. Our elders, appointed locally are responsible for the spiritual, doctrinal and pastoral oversight of the Church whilst our Deacons are responsible for the administration and practical running of the building and finances.
The Connexion was founded by Lady Selina Shirley, Countess of Huntingdon, during a season of revival that saw a dramatic expansion of Gospel influence that transformed society on both sides of the Atlantic. The Countess welcomed all who would make the proclamation of the Gospel their priority and we are proud to remain in that tradition. Over the years The Connexion has welcomed into membership churches of all shapes and sizes but who are united by their emphasis on mission.
The Countess faced innumerable challenges to making known the Gospel during her life, both from the prevailing culture of the day and also sometimes sadly from the church to which she belonged. She committed herself to meeting with and supporting all those who shared her vision. In a similar way the modern Connexion gives a high priority to networking our missional churches, through our annual conference, pastors’ retreats and regular contact with a named trustee.
To her dying day the Countess retained a personal interest in every one of her Chapels and made the final decision on ministers’ appointments. Being a small denomination allows us to give similar support and attention to each minister and church within The Connexion. The historic legacy of the Countess’s college in Wales is now invested in the Cheshunt Foundation which makes grants available to enable ministers to train and then continue their theological education, and also attend appropriate conferences.
You can learn more about the Connexion here.